MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
that
considers
issues
relating to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Modern
developments in
electronic educational technology are providing the means for
students
all over the world
to be participants in online classes.
These massive online courses are
typically free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences.
There are a variety of
subjects that
elearning technology organizations
must deal with
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so quickly.
This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs.
How can we
ensure that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOCs is
passable?
How can we
make sure that
instructors are properly credentialed
for teaching online?
What business models are being used by
institutions like
Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal?
How can educators
deal with the issues of
inadequate
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As blended learning technology becomes more
commonplace there is a
expanding
demand
to understand how
these MOOC courses are being conducted.
Students
and lots of other
participants
would like
to better understand
these
important new open education
endeavours.
Instructors want
to gain an understanding of how
these MOOCs
can be improved.
In response to this
crescive
demand for
information
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open education resource subjects.
This definitive new book
also examines the
major controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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